Sault Author's Debut Novel to Be Published

Sara Maurer's 'A Good Animal' set for February 24 release

Published on Feb. 7, 2026

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Sault Ste. Marie resident Sara Maurer will have her debut novel, 'A Good Animal,' published by St. Martin's Press, an imprint of Macmillan, on Tuesday, February 24. The coming-of-age literary fiction novel is set on a sheep farm in Sault Ste. Marie in 1995.

Why it matters

The publication of Maurer's debut novel is an exciting milestone for the local literary community in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, highlighting the talent and creativity of authors from the region.

The details

According to the book's announcement, 'A Good Animal' is a coming-of-age literary fiction novel set on a sheep farm in Sault Ste. Marie in 1995. Maurer started writing the novel during the COVID-19 pandemic.

  • Maurer's debut novel 'A Good Animal' will be published on February 24, 2026.

The players

Sara Maurer

A resident of Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, who is the author of the debut novel 'A Good Animal'.

St. Martin's Press

An imprint of Macmillan Publishers that will be publishing Maurer's debut novel.

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What they’re saying

“I started writing it during the pandemic,”

— Sara Maurer, Author (The Sault News)

What’s next

Maurer will be hosting a book launch event at Lake Superior State University on the day of the novel's publication, February 24, 2026.

The takeaway

The publication of a debut novel by a local author is an exciting moment for the literary community in Sault Ste. Marie, showcasing the creative talent emerging from the region.